Health Professions at Concordia University-Chicago
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Concordia University-Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Concordia University-Chicago is in River Forest, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Concordia University-Chicago
Distance learning is available at Concordia University-Chicago. Of 4,770 students, 3,135 (66%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Concordia University-Chicago
Use these rankings to compare Concordia University-Chicago’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #12 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 465 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #59 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #176 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #304 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1264 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Concordia University-Chicago
Students who complete Concordia University-Chicago’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,392 |
| 2 years | $55,876 |
| 3 years | $69,591 |
| 4 years | $71,738 |
| 5 years | $79,423 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Concordia University-Chicago report median earnings of $71,738, compared with $69,450 for all Concordia University-Chicago graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Concordia University-Chicago stands at $28,162.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Concordia University-Chicago work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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